Model year guide

2017 Volkswagen e-golf

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Volkswagen e-golf is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2017 Volkswagen e-golf — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2017 Volkswagen e-golf at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined119 MPGe

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Volkswagen e-golf recalls 1

Unknown Or Other NHTSA Campaign #21V321000 · 05/05/2021

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of …

Fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Volkswagen e-golf common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Vehicle Speed Control
Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
Back Over Prevention
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

2017 Volkswagen e-golf efficiency & running costs

Combined119 MPGe
City126 MPGe
Highway111 MPGe
Est. annual energy cost$650
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (A1)
Electric range125 mi
Charge time (240V)5.3 hours
Passenger volume91 cu ft
Cargo volume17 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,750 less

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Volkswagen e-golf costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Energy (5 yrs)$3,250
Energy only$3,250
Per mile$0.04

How this is estimated: energy is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Volkswagen e-golf trims & engines on record

Trims
SEL Premium
Engines
134 hp

2017 Volkswagen e-golf vehicles on record

2017 Volkswagen e-golf 2017 Volkswagen e-golf SEL PremiumWVWPR7AU3HW950280

Other Volkswagen e-golf model years

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2017 Volkswagen e-golf — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen e-golf have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2017 Volkswagen e-golf. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen e-golf?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, vehicle speed control, back over prevention.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen e-golf get?

The 2017 Volkswagen e-golf has a U.S. EPA estimate of 119 MPGe combined (126 city / 111 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.